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Lighting help

Lighting help

I’m getting a reptisun 10.0 uvb and a 100 watt basking light. I just want to know if i get and adjustable timer do i plug in both of them or just the basking light?

Re: Lighting help

Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2017 10:49 am

by VenusAndSaturn

Most likely plug them both in unless you want to turn the uvb off an hour early so its like its getting darker slowly. Is the uvb a coil or compact one? You didnt say t5 or t8 so thats why im asking.

Re: Lighting help

Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2017 2:02 pm

by tyrp2003

VenusAndSaturn wrote:Most likely plug them both in unless you want to turn the uvb off an hour early so its like its getting darker slowly. Is the uvb a coil or compact one? You didnt say t5 or t8 so thats why im asking.

Yes I’m getting a t5

Re: Lighting help

Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 11:54 am

by tyrp2003

VenusAndSaturn wrote:Most likely plug them both in unless you want to turn the uvb off an hour early so its like its getting darker slowly. Is the uvb a coil or compact one? You didnt say t5 or t8 so thats why im asking.

Will i need a night light and what timer would you recommend?

Re: Lighting help

Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 1:11 pm

by VenusAndSaturn

If you get a nightlight it'll disrupt your beardies sleep. Red, blue, black any colored lights will disrupt their sleep. Usually unless below 65 you wont need a heat emitter.